Tommy Bohannon was rated as the the worst blocking FB in the NFL by PFF and he only had 58 all-purpose yards. He should be cut. That would save the team $675k.
Truth Miller 2015 <<<<<<<<< Murray 2014 Murray killed it and got paid. Miller was ok and will get paid. Underachieve that's yet to be seen but if I were a betting man i would bet the under on Miller in 2016
Murray was also ran into the ground that last season in Dallas. Also tan behind a great offensive line. Murray was also misused in Philly. Lamar Miller is only 24 years oleft compared to Murray's 28
As much as I like Miller, I really don't want to pay a ton for a star FA RB. They are basically an ACL waiting to happen, it seems, more than any other position. Build the line. Draft 2RBs. _
I see a way higher ceiling for Lamar Miller than Murray. it took an unusually high amount of carries for today's football and one of the greatest o-lines I've seen in my young life time to do good. dude went to Philly and took 3 games to get a yard. Lamar has been consistent but on limited opportunity because Miami is Miami .. #SignThatBeast
Henry weighs in at 247 lbs and chizled at the combine! Wow! If he puts up 4.6 speed with that weight he becomes the premier back in the draft even over Zeke.
Jets vs. Bucs - 2013 Week 1 Part 2 Post by: legler82, Sep 8, 2013 in forum: Game Threads Off-season Reboot Post by: legler82, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: Draft (NYDN) Rex gives Jets rookies an A+ Post by: legler82, Dec 5, 2013 in forum: New York Jets (NYDN) Rex gives Jets rookies an A+ Post by: legler82, Dec 5, 2013 in forum: New York Jets WW85's REX STAYS, NEW YEAR JET'S MOCK DRAFT (3.0) Post by: legler82, Jan 1, 2014 in forum: Draft WW85's REX STAYS, NEW YEAR JET'S MOCK DRAFT (3.0) Post by: legler82, Jan 2, 2014 in forum: Draft Can fans be patient with Idzik's approach? Post by: legler82, Sep 1, 2014 in forum: New York Jets I'm sorry but our schedule doesn't look scary anymore Post by: legler82, Sep 15, 2014 in forum: New York Jets The Disconnect between Idzik and the fans Post by: legler82, Sep 23, 2014 in forum: New York Jets Idzik is a personnel guy??? Post by: legler82, Oct 16, 2014 in forum: New York Jets
Star Ledger article on 7 RBs who could interest the Jets http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/02/nfl_combine_2016_7_running_backs_who_could_interes.html#2 No surprises here. They are CBSSports.com's 7 top-rated RBs. Any of us could have come up with this list. What a bunch of hacks. Ezekiel Elliott Derrick Henry Alex Collins Devontae Booker Kenneth Dixon Jordan Howard Jonathan Williams Other than Henry, who I think may be too slow and could possibly not be very effective in the NFL, I'd be very happy if the Jets draft any of these guys.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/c.j.-prosise?id= C.J. PROSISE NOTRE DAME IA INDEPENDENTS 6'0"HEIGHT 220LBS.WEIGHT OVERVIEW Prosise excelled in several ways for the Irish during his time in South Bend. Due to a lack of talent at the running back position, he was asked to tote the ball regularly in spring 2015 practices, running for 64 yards at the spring scrimmage. The Irish made him their leading rusher this fall, as he gained 1,032 yards and 11 scores on just 156 carries (6.6 average). Prosise also caught 26 passes and 308 yards and one touchdown -- but that was a role in which he had experience the past couple of seasons. He actually led all Irish receivers with 17.8 yards per reception in 2014 (29-516, two TD) and was also the team's Special Teams Player of the Year (11 tackles) and had a 50-yard rush for a touchdown in the Music City Bowl win over LSU. Prosise was actually recruited as a safety, but moved over to receiver for his redshirt freshman season in 2013, starting three times, catching seven passes for 72 yards. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Has every-down size for the position. Patient, gliding runner with a sense for when it's time to hit the gas and go. Has late cut ability to create new yards for himself. Has effective open-field spin move to elude and the play strength to power through lesser tackle attempts. Efficient runner between the tackles. Runs with desired pad level maintains balance through contact. Falls forward in his finishing. Has enough play speed to turn the corner as outside runner. Experience as receiver gives him upgraded route ability as running back. Has opportunity to be effective on all three levels as receiver if matchup avails itself. WEAKNESSES Only one year as full-time running back. Urgency as runner needs an upgrade. Can be slowed waiting for zone-read mesh-point, but indecisiveness flowing outside caused some lost yardage. Fumbled five times in 156 carries losing two. Needs to secure the rock against scavengers looking to rip it away at the end of a run. Recognition of blitzes injuries late. SOURCES TELL US "He's talented and caught all of us off-guard to start the season. He looks like he has no idea what he's doing at times in protections and that is what could keep him off the field early in his career." -- NFL West area scout NFL COMPARISON Fred Jackson BOTTOM LINE Ascending running back prospect with the physical build to handle a workload, the athleticism to create for himself and the hands to keep stacking total yardage up. While Prosise has the acceleration and play strength to fit into an NFL offense, he needs to become a shade more decisive and has to improve in protections if he is to become a three-down option. Prosise looks like an immediate "committee" runner with future starter potential.-Lance Zierlein
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/josh-ferguson?id=2555228 There's no mention if he ever returned punts. He sounds like he could be a possible PR, but the vision thing may be a problem there.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/paul-perkins?id=2555460 PAUL PERKINS UCLA PAC-12 5'11"HEIGHT 210LBS.WEIGHT OVERVIEW Seeing Perkins succeed as a college running back is not surprising, given that his father Bruce (whose first name is actually Paul) played fullback for two years in the NFL and his uncle Don played eight years for the Dallas Cowboys. His younger brother, Bryce, redshirted at Arizona State (where Bruce played) last year, as well. Living up to the family name can be challenging, but Perkins showed great promise as a redshirt freshman by starting six games and finishing as the team's top rusher after athletic quarterback Brett Hundley (134-573, six touchdowns). Hundley didn’t have to run as much in 2014, handing the ball to Perkins 251 times and watching the back go for a Pac-12 best 1,575 yards and nine touchdowns (plus 26 passes to Perkins for 201 yards and two scores). He somehow was only voted honorable mention all-conference for that performance, but coaches wised up in 2015, naming him to their second-team after another excellent season (1,343 yards, 14 TD rushing; 30-242, one TD receiving). ANALYSIS STRENGTHS One of the top creators in the draft combining elite vision and a wicked jump-cut. Can disappear before tackler's eyes and put them on his highlight reel. Shows no directional tendencies with his cuts and can make defenders miss in tight quarters. Decisive when working between the tackles, but can bounce it when warranted. Flashes sudden, 1-cut ability on stretch plays. Stacks moves on moves. Reliable hands when asked to help in passing game. Willing to stick his nose in against the blitz. WEAKNESSES Smallish frame for the big-boy workload asked of him. Arm tackle attempts cause hiccup in his journey. Runs halted abruptly when tacklers square him up. Could be forced off field in short yardage spots. Missing NFL-caliber force to run through contact and fall forward. Limited to swings, screens and wheels as receiver. Lacked consistent play speed with his wheel routes. Might lack requisite sand in his pants to be counted on for NFL blitz pickup. SOURCES TELL US "Poor man's Jamaal Charles. The tape tells you everything on him. He's not big, he's not fast, he has great feet and he competes. The combine workout won't tell you anything new. I'm interested to meet the kid and see what he's like." -- NFC general manager NFL COMPARISON Duke Johnson BOTTOM LINE If Perkins had more size and play strength to go with his elusiveness, we would be talking about whether he or Ezekiel Elliott would be the first running back off the board. While Perkins' tape is full of ankle-breaking cuts, his draft value will also be determined by his ability to protect the quarterback and stay on the field in short-yardage spots. If Perkins finds the right scheme and team fits for his talents, he could become a high-end committee back early on.-Lance Zierlein
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/kenyan-drake?id=2555230 KENYAN DRAKE ALABAMA SEC 6'0"HEIGHT 30 3/4"ARM LENGTH 210LBS.WEIGHT 8 3/4"HANDS OVERVIEW Drake's explosiveness as an all-purpose weapon is somewhat tempered by his injury history. He suffered a broken leg against Ole Miss in 2014, and then fractured his right arm trying to make a tackle on special team this fall. Drake did return a couple of weeks after that injury, however, and flashed his slashing style (averaged six yards a carry for his career) who also provides good hands out of the backfield (12.5 yards per reception). He also showed in the national championship game he can be a threat as a kickoff returner, taking one back 95 yards for a crucial score. A healthy Drake could be a great find in the mid-to-late rounds. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Can be exhausting watching him because feet never stop moving -- ever. Able to elude defenders. Features second gear to burst through line and can string together moves in open field. Will press line of scrimmage effectively to set up his blocks. Legs keep churning through contact. Willing to aggressively finish runs. Will gain more yards post contact than expected. Very quick feet with the lateral agility to escape from heavy traffic and bounce it outside. Used at times as slot receiver and has ability to be effective pass catcher in pros. Was kick returner, blocked a punt and made several tackles while playing special teams at Alabama. WEAKNESSES Can be almost too frenetic. Mind seems to be racing with ball in his hands and he will show a lack of patience at times. Responds to what is in front of him rather than anticipating what is coming. Inconsistent hands with five drops to 44 catches during his career. Can get too dancey when asked to play downhill. Tendency to cut runs towards sidelines rather than back into middle of the field. Change of pace runner without a go-to value. Suffered broken leg in 2014 and broken arm in 2015. SOURCES TELL US "He's a player who you have to have a plan for because he's not an every-down back and he's too lean to be in around the goal line. I see him as a third down back with special teams qualities and those guys get drafted in the fifth or later." -- NFC West scout NFL COMPARISON Charles Sims BOTTOM LINE Drake become the forgotten running back with Derrick Henry's Heisman winning season, but he has good size, quick feet can catch the football. Drake's draft stock could depend on whether or not teams envision him as quality backup who could become part of a committee approach. Drake’s physical traits and special teams could make him a good value selection early in the third day.-Lance Zierlein
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/tyler-ervin?id=2555234 TYLER ERVIN SAN JOSE ST. MOUNTAIN WEST 5'9"HEIGHT 30"ARM LENGTH 192LBS.WEIGHT 9 1/4"HANDS OVERVIEW At his size, Ervin looks more like a slot receiver than a running back. Spartans coaches got him the ball in the backfield regularly the past two years, however, and it paid dividends as he led the team in rushing in 2014 (888 yards, four scores) and 2015 (1,469 yards, 13 touchdowns). Ervin's likely to play a rusher/receiver/returner role in the Dexter McCluster mold on Sundays, as he caught 73 passes for 642 yards the past two seasons in addition to his rushing work. His ability as a kick returner (2,374 career yardage, three scores) should also earn him credit among scouts. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Short-strider in tight confines with ability to make sudden directional change. Despite lanky frame, doesn’t run with any fear between the tackles and doesn't look to bounce runs unnecessarily. Combines smoothness with quick reaction time to avoid traffic in the backfield and slalom his way through shifting, fluid creases along the line of scrimmage. Plus lateral escapability. Quality hands and can function as pass catcher with some matchup potential. Very good play speed and can punch the gas to top speed quickly. High-knee runner who can gain yardage in chunks if run fits break down. Scored three touchdowns on kickoffs over freshman and sophomore year and has returned kicks all four seasons. WEAKNESSES Thin, angular frame that isn't built for sustaining contact. Runs come to a screeching halt against quality, bodied-up tackle attempts. Balance through contact is poor and has trouble grinding legs through arm tackles. Hits from the side cause him to go flying. Not a one-cut runner. Will take an extra step or two to gear down and cut. Size and strength limitations hinder chances of being a true, third down option at running back. Limited in his routes and times looked like he was going through the motions if he didn’t expect to get ball. On gap plays, needs to be a little less patient and a little more urgent in approach to the line of scrimmage. NFL COMPARISON Akeem Hunt BOTTOM LINE Ervin is a long-legged, linear runner with the vision and demeanor to be a first down runner, but the thin- frame and poor play strength that will force him into becoming a change of pace running back who will need to make his mark in open spaces when given his opportunities. With Ervin's lack of size in blitz protection, his best chance to make a team, initially, will be as a kick returner.-Lance Zierlein
According to what I've read, he may be too small to be anything other than a 3rd down back and STs player. I definitely love his speed. Does he return punts as well?
